Overall, this was not the happiest round for USA since Akobian and Shabalov were both leading 1-0 yesterday. Our young contenders, Robson, Hess and Friedel as well as veterans Ivanov and Ehlvest are unfortunately, eliminated. Scroll down to play through the second games of the American matches.

15-year-old GM-elect Ray Robson is eliminated in his first stab at the World Cup

Good luck to Shulman, Akobian and Shabalov in winning the rapid tiebreaks tomorrow!
World Cup, Round 1 Results